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The West Wing

  • TV Series
  • 1999–2006
  • TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
101K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
232
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Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Moira Kelly, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford in The West Wing (1999)
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Political DramaDrama

Follows US president Josiah Bartlet and his administration as they tackle various political issues in order to maintain peace and harmony in the nation.Follows US president Josiah Bartlet and his administration as they tackle various political issues in order to maintain peace and harmony in the nation.Follows US president Josiah Bartlet and his administration as they tackle various political issues in order to maintain peace and harmony in the nation.

  • Creator
    • Aaron Sorkin
  • Stars
    • Martin Sheen
    • Rob Lowe
    • Allison Janney
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    101K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    232
    14
    • Creator
      • Aaron Sorkin
    • Stars
      • Martin Sheen
      • Rob Lowe
      • Allison Janney
    • 314User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated TV #58
    • Won 26 Primetime Emmys
      • 123 wins & 264 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos3

    A Guide to the Work of Aaron Sorkin
    Clip 5:24
    A Guide to the Work of Aaron Sorkin
    Trailer Season 1
    Trailer 1:31
    Trailer Season 1
    Trailer Season 1
    Trailer 1:31
    Trailer Season 1
    Why Sarah Wayne Callies Would Trust RuPaul and C.J. Cregg to Raise a Family
    Video 2:54
    Why Sarah Wayne Callies Would Trust RuPaul and C.J. Cregg to Raise a Family

    Photos994

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    Top Cast99+

    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • President Josiah Bartlet
    • 1999–2006
    Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe
    • Sam Seaborn
    • 1999–2006
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • C.J. Cregg
    • 1999–2006
    John Spencer
    John Spencer
    • Leo McGarry
    • 1999–2006
    Bradley Whitford
    Bradley Whitford
    • Josh Lyman
    • 1999–2006
    Janel Moloney
    Janel Moloney
    • Donna Moss
    • 1999–2006
    Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    • Toby Ziegler
    • 1999–2006
    Dulé Hill
    Dulé Hill
    • Charlie Young
    • 1999–2006
    NiCole Robinson
    NiCole Robinson
    • Margaret Hooper…
    • 1999–2006
    Melissa Fitzgerald
    Melissa Fitzgerald
    • Carol Fitzpatrick…
    • 1999–2006
    Joshua Malina
    Joshua Malina
    • Will Bailey
    • 2002–2006
    Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing
    • Abbey Bartlet
    • 1999–2006
    Kim Webster
    Kim Webster
    • Ginger…
    • 1999–2006
    Kris Murphy
    Kris Murphy
    • Katie Witt…
    • 1999–2005
    Timothy Davis-Reed
    Timothy Davis-Reed
    • Mark O'Donnell…
    • 2000–2006
    Mary McCormack
    Mary McCormack
    • Kate Harper
    • 2004–2006
    William Duffy
    William Duffy
    • Larry…
    • 1999–2006
    Peter James Smith
    Peter James Smith
    • Ed…
    • 1999–2006
    • Creator
      • Aaron Sorkin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews314

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    Related interests

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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Final project of John Spencer, who quit acting in movies to fully concentrate in his role as Leo McGarry (which earned him one Emmy and two SAG Awards). He then passed away of a heart attack during the final season.
    • Goofs
      In a couple of instances, Secret Service agents are seen holding an umbrella for a protectee. In reality, Secret Service agents must keep their hands free at all times.
    • Quotes
      • Leo McGarry: This guy's walkin' down a street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep he can't get out. A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up, "Hey you! Can you help me out?" The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole, and moves on. Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up, "Father, I'm down in this hole; can you help me out?" The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a friend walks by. "Hey, Joe, it's me. Can ya help me out?" And the friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, "Are ya stupid? Now we're both down here." The friend says, "Yeah, but I've been down here before and I know the way out.
    • Crazy credits
      The special post-9/11 episode was broadcast without the regular opening credits. Instead, the episode began with the cast, out of character, speaking about the episode, followed by credits on a black screen.
    • Alternate versions
      The first airing of the episode "20 Hours in America" contained a scene between President Bartlet and the First Lady in which they good-naturedly tease each other, calling each other Medea and Jackass. This scene was not included in subsequent reruns because of commercial limitations and was also not included on the DVD.
    • Connections
      Edited into 24: Day 2: 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      West Wing Main Title
      (uncredited)
      Written by W.G. Snuffy Walden
      Performed by Pete Anthony

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    FAQ13

    • It is said a few times in the show that the president really only has 18 months to govern. Can somebody explain to people not from the United States and not all that familiar with U.S. politics why that is and what happens during the remaining two and a half years?
    • How much real life political knowledge is required to fully understand and enjoy his show?
    • What parallels to real world politics have been elements of the show?

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 22, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • NBC (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • West Wing
    • Filming locations
      • Alexandria, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • John Wells Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 42m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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